What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Sales Associate, Daniel's Marketplace position at Bluemercury?
About Bluemercury:
Bluemercury is on a mission to create a brighter future with bold representation for all. With 178 locations across the country, we pioneered a client-first service model that emphasizes hyper-personalized, high-quality beauty interactions. We offer a highly curated and premium product assortment across a range of categories, helping people discover their unique self by shining a light on what makes them wonderfully distinctive.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a passionate Beauty Expert to enhance our customers' beauty experiences through exceptional service, in-depth product knowledge, and expert beauty advice. As a key member of our team, you will drive sales and optimize customer service throughout your client interactions while building relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build Client Relationships: Build strong, personalized relationships with customers, providing a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that ensures they feel valued and understood.
- Share Your Product Expertise: Possess extensive knowledge of beauty products, including skincare, makeup, haircare, and fragrances, and stay updated on the latest products and trends in the beauty industry.
- Customize Recommendations: Offer tailored product recommendations based on individual client needs, preferences, and skin types, conducting product demonstrations and providing application tips to enhance customer experience.
- Sales & Promotion: Drive sales through effective communication of product benefits and promotions, encouraging repeat business by informing customers about loyalty programs and upcoming events.
- Support Inventory Management: Assist in stock management, ensuring product availability, and maintaining an organized and visually appealing store environment.
- Participate in Educational Workshops: Participate in and occasionally lead in-store beauty workshops, sharing expertise and tips with customers in a group setting.
- Share Feedback & Insights: Collect customer feedback on products and services, providing insights to the management team for continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- Dedication to fulfilling ideals of diversity, inclusion, and respect that our company strives to achieve.
- Proven experience in retail, preferably in the beauty industry.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Passion for beauty and staying updated with the latest trends and products.
- Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and evenings.
- High school diploma or equivalent; beauty certification is a plus.
- Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Self-motivated, stays current, and supports operational excellence.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and share knowledge.
- Resourceful and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
- 1-2 years of direct experience is required.
- Advanced authority and expertise in a specific brand is preferred.
Physical requirements you will perform:
- Prolonged periods of standing/walking around the store or department.
- Prolonged exposure to fragrance and home fragrance products.
- Frequent use of computers, handheld electronic equipment, and cash registers.
- Reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and color vision.
- Lifting and moving items weighing up to 25 lbs.
What we can offer you:
- An inclusive, challenging, and refreshingly fun work environment.
- Empowerment to perform impactful work with tangible results.
- Commission and bonus opportunities.
- Merchandise discounts and gratis.
- Paid time off (PTO) for full-time hourly employees.
- Coverage across medical, dental, vision, and 401K.
- Advancement opportunities and mentorship to grow your career.
- Employee Assistance Program (mental health and financial literacy resources).
- Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs), give-back/volunteer opportunities.